Electrical Project Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical health cover

Professional development

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for a Cumbria manufacturing site, delivering capital investment projects in a highly automated environment.

You will manage projects end-to-end, drive safety and compliance, and collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to achieve successful outcomes. Competitive salary £45,000-£52,000, full-time, on-site at Dalston.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering.
• Experience managing CapEx projects, budgeting and procurement.
• Familiarity with CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR and contractor management.
• Strong ability to influence, collaborate, and build trusted relationships.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Manage capital investment projects from concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Deliver engineering solutions that enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency across initiatives.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Engineering and Production to ensure project success.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to legislation, standards and site requirements.
• Facilitate training, documentation, and handover to operations.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer

Annual Salary: £45,000 - £52,000

Location: Dalston, Cumbria

Job Type: Full-time

Join a manufacturing site, renowned for producing a range of popular beverage products, as an Electrical Project Engineer. This role is crucial as we continue to invest in our factory, technology, and people. You will be instrumental in delivering the next generation of site improvements and capital investment projects within our highly automated manufacturing environment.

Day-to-day of the role

• Project Delivery: Manage capital investment projects from concept through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Engineering & Technical Excellence: Deliver engineering solutions that enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency across various initiatives such as upgrading site water infrastructure, delivering energy-saving boiler improvements, and increasing manufacturing capacity.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Production to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all project activities adhere to relevant legislation, standards, and site requirements, supporting a Zero accident goal through effective safety management.
• Start-Up & Operational Readiness: Facilitate training, prepare comprehensive documentation, and ensure smooth project handover to operational teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Qualifications & Technical Knowledge: Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant electrical engineering discipline.
• Project & Financial Management: Proven experience managing CapEx projects, including budgeting and procurement.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Familiarity with CDM, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, and effective contractor management.
• Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Strong ability to influence, collaborate, and build trusted relationships.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Highly self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and adaptability.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme - up to 12% employer contribution.
• Potential, discretionary annual bonus.
• Private medical health cover.
• A strong focus on professional development and growth.